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Brooklyn Community Protests Superintendent's Dismissal

Brooklyn Community Protests Superintendent's Dismissal

"Bring back Mims!" chanted dozens of parents, politicians and community leaders about the removal of Brendan Mims, the superintendent of D16 schools.
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Supporting ISIS

Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Supporting ISIS

Rasheedul Mowla, a U.S. citizen, travelled to Syria to join ISIS and expressed his willingness to actively support their extremist ideologies with physical violence, according to federal and city officials.
Applications Open For NYC E-Bike Sidewalk Charging Hubs

Applications Open For NYC E-Bike Sidewalk Charging Hubs

Safe e-bike battery charging cabinets will reduce fires and promote e-mobility, according to city officials.
NY Spent $452M on Medical Equipment During Pandemic That Went Unused

NY Spent $452M on Medical Equipment During Pandemic That Went Unused

An audit by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli revealed that nearly all of the 247,000 medical devices purchased during COVID-19 remain unused, with maintenance lapses and poor oversight risking future readiness.
NYC Will Rein in Scaffolding, Will Try to Preserve Wind Farm Project

NYC Will Rein in Scaffolding, Will Try to Preserve Wind Farm Project

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he would try to preserve Empire 1, a wind farm energy project, and the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal after construction was halted by the Trump Administration.
Brooklyn Buses Get Green Light For Quicker Commutes

Brooklyn Buses Get Green Light For Quicker Commutes

The service expansion on the B17, B26, B74 and B103 looks to cut commute times and improve transit access in underserved outer borough neighborhoods.
Sephardic Community Leader Launches Brooklyn Senate Bid

Sephardic Community Leader Launches Brooklyn Senate Bid

The Brooklyn Democratic Party nominated Sam Sutton, a long-time nonprofit executive and Sephardic community activist, to run as the Democratic state senate candidate for District 22 in the May 20 special election.
City Finds Funding For 3-K And Pre-K Seats

City Finds Funding For 3-K And Pre-K Seats

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the city will allocate $167 million to support early childhood education programming in the fiscal year 2026 budget.
Congressman Jeffries Promises Pushback Against Trump at Brooklyn Town Hall

Congressman Jeffries Promises Pushback Against Trump at Brooklyn Town Hall

Hundreds of Brooklyn residents attended Congressman Hakeem Jeffries’ “Save Social Security” town hall in Canarsie on Thursday, held in the wake of President Donald Trump’s threats to cut the program.
Bed-Stuy School Community Shocked Over Sudden Removal of Superintendent

Bed-Stuy School Community Shocked Over Sudden Removal of Superintendent

Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos removed District 16 Superintendent Brendan Mims on Monday, according to state Assembly member Stefani Zinerman, Chalkbeat reported.